07/06/2024
Absolutely horribly sad news.
We purchased our first hognose from Tom at a small show in Tennessee in 2020, and here we are 4 years later with our 3rd breeding season well underway.
Visiting with Tom was always one of the highlights of the shows we frequent, whether when we lived in Chattanooga or here in DFW, TX. To check out what he’s been working on, to get tips of the trade, ask questions, or just to shoot the breeze about life and passion. Tom exemplified humility and kindness in every interaction we ever had with him. Truly a living ministry, and he no doubt will leave a legacy and lasting impact on those who met him.
We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Tom Harbin... He was one of the (if not THE) most friendly snake breeders I (Emily) ever knew. I always looked forward to finding his tables at reptile conventions and geeking out about hognose morphs, behaviors, and just snakes in general. He was incredibly knowledgeable about hognose snakes, and was someone I truly looked up to in the reptile breeding community. You could tell he bred snakes not for the profit, but for the passion of the animals. You left this world too early, Tom. I still had so much to learn from you. We'll miss you, Tom ❤️